Research Associate for the Project “Varieties of Climate Agency” in the Cluster of Excellence ‘[...]

Hamburg Center for Health Economics; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research institute in Hamburg is seeking a candidate for climate agency research. This full-time position requires a doctorate in social sciences, with a focus on qualitative research methods. The successful candidate will contribute to study development and present findings at international conferences. The role offers flexible working hours, continuing education opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Leistungen

Reliable remuneration

Continuing education opportunities

Attractive location

Flexible working hours

30 days of vacation

Health management

Qualifikationen

• Doctorate in social sciences completed or being finalised.
• Academic expertise through high-quality peer-reviewed publications.
• Experience with qualitative research methods and automated content analysis.

Aufgaben

• Contribute to the development of analytical frameworks for climate agency.
• Conduct case studies on climate action.
• Systematise research findings and develop conceptualisations.

Kenntnisse

Qualitative research methods

Academic expertise in climate research

Network skills

Team orientation

Communication

Ausbildung

Doctorate in social sciences

Jobbeschreibung

Institution

Cluster of Excellence “Climate, Climatic Change, and Society” (CLICCS) – climate research

Salary level

EGR. 13 TV-L

Start date

01.01.2026, fixed until 30.06.2029 (fixed‑term contract in accordance with Section 2 of the academic fixed‑term labor contract act).

Application deadline

31.10.2025

Scope of work

Full‑time position suitable for part‑time. The Cluster investigates climate dynamics and climate‑related social dynamics and their interactions.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of analytical framework and typology of varieties of climate agency, referencing organisational conditions.
• Conduct a case study on densification of action into agency at selected sites of climate action.
• Systematise research findings and develop conceptualisations for different types of climate agency.
• Play a supporting role in implementing project activities, including workshops, colloquia, and joint publications.
• Present research findings at specialist conferences and publish results in peer‑reviewed journals, as well as in relevant policy formats.

Profile

A university degree in a relevant field.

• Doctorate in social sciences (Political Science, Sociology, or adjacent fields) completed or currently being finalised.
• Academic expertise in social‑science climate research through high‑quality peer‑reviewed publications.
• Experience with qualitative research methods (interviews, ethnographic observations, discourse analysis) and automated content analysis of news articles – an advantage.
• Excellent written and spoken English and good German language skills.
• Excellent team player, prepared to take up a leading role in project organisation – communication, team orientation, initiative required.
• International research experience, strong publication record, networking skills, and interdisciplinary teamwork – desirable.

Offer

• Reliable remuneration based on wage agreements.
• Continuing education opportunities.
• University pension.
• Attractive location.
• Flexible working hours.
• Work‑life balance opportunities.
• Health management, EGYM Wellpass.
• Educational leave.
• 30 days of vacation per annum.

University of Hamburg – University of Excellence

We would like to invite you to be part of our community, working with us in creating sustainable and digital change for a dynamic and pluralist society.

Equal opportunity and diversity

The University of Hamburg is committed to equity. We welcome all applications, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, age, religion, disability, or chronic illness. The university strives to increase the number of women in academia and encourages qualified female academics to apply. Severely disabled and disabled applicants with the same status receive preference over equally qualified non‑disabled applicants.

Instructions for applying

Use only the online application form and submit the following documents: cover letter, CV, copies of degree certificate(s).

Contact

Stefan C. Aykut – [e-mail]
Antje Wiener – [e-mail]
[phone]‑3232